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IndiGo Extends Cancellations on Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent Routes to March 28

Safety concerns over Iranian airspace during heightened US–Iran tensions are forcing Indian carriers to reroute long‑haul flights.

Overview

  • The extension pushes previously announced suspensions from February 28 to March 28, according to IndiGo's latest advisory.
  • Affected customers can choose alternate travel options or request a full refund through the airline’s Plan B process.
  • Both IndiGo and Air India are avoiding Iranian airspace, using longer routings that have disrupted schedules and increased block times.
  • IndiGo has reworked its wide‑body network, pausing Copenhagen services from February 17 and trimming DelhiLondon Heathrow and Delhi–Manchester frequencies due to strain on its six 787‑9s and airport congestion.
  • The operational changes follow regional developments that include a US carrier strike group deployment, Revolutionary Guards drills in the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.